I bought a 1990 Volvo 740 that was actually shipped from sweden. I have notice that when I first star the car the oil pressure is past the middle alittle bit and when I hit the gas it raises close to the 5. Is this normal. O ther then that I have bought a very nice car that a family actually gave to me I actually didn't buy it it was given to me cause my wife has cancer. Also I am looking for customizing parts thank you

 

Welcome to the forum.

Bentley Publishers says the oil pressure should be between 2.5 bar (36 psi), at 2,000 rpm, and 6.0 bar (87 psi). That's a fairly wide range and it sounds like yours is normal. If concerned, you could have your mechanic check the oil pressure using a test gauge. The sender/gauge in the car is not very accurate.